BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based care environment

Cultivate innovation culture

Relocation reimbursement

Exceptional compensation package

Starting bonus

Malpractice, health and dental ins.

CME allowance

Teaching and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Duties include clinical care, teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activities.

Depending on interest, you may help architect the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology within the new Department of Ophthalmology at SLUHN. Energetic, dynamic candidates who embrace patient-centered care and innovative research will join a faculty community with

Qualifications

• Duties include clinical care for pediatric patients, teaching and supervision of trainees and students.
• Scholarly activities and potential development of the division within the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pediatric ophthalmology clinical care and supervise trainees.
• Participate in teaching, mentorship, and departmental scholarly activities.
• Collaborate on development of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology within SLUHN.

Skills

Pediatric ophthalmology

Teaching & supervision

Scholarly activities

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible ophthalmology

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), the region’s largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals is seeking BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Successful candidates have an opportunity to join an established and dedicated community of faculty, colleagues, and students at the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine. Duties will include clinical care, teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activities. Also, in collaboration with the Network and Chair of Ophthalmology - and depending on their skillset and interest – those joining SLUHN may assist as one of the architects in the development of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology within the new Department of Ophthalmology at SLUHN.

We are looking for energetic & dynamic candidates who will embrace the St. Luke’s missions of caring for patients, patient-centric and innovative research and translation, and medical education.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• The opportunity to live in a beautiful town or a country setting, all within easy reach of New York City, Philadelphia, the Poconos, and other points of interest.
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and generous CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• Mentorship and support for your own career growth and development

About St. Luke's University Health Network:

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

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